Collection and Curation: Volume 40 Issue 3

Citation analysis of grey literature reflected in social science ETDs submitted in two state universities of Haryana, India

Dinesh K. Gupta, Veerbala Sharma

This paper aims to study the extent of grey literature (GL) cited in PhD theses submitted to two state universities of Haryana, India, during 2011-2018.

How scientific papers mention grey literature: a scientometric study based on Scopus data

Joachim Schöpfel, Hélène Prost

The purpose of this paper is to provide empirical insight into the use of the term and concept of grey literature in recent scientific papers.

Assessment appraisal, disposal and transfer of neglected rangers’ diaries created from 1926 to 1930: case of the Kruger National Parks of South Africa

Nkholedzeni Sidney Netshakhuma

This paper aims to assess the appraisal, disposal and transfer of records of the Kruger National Park (KNP) rangers’ diaries processes from 1926 to 1930 with a view to recommend…

Analysis of the usage and diversity of grey literature in addiction research: a study

Rishabh Shrivastava, Preeti Mahajan

The purpose of this study is twofold. First, the study shall evaluate the extent of usage of grey literature and its different types of addiction research. The second purpose of…

Is grey literature really grey or a hidden glory to showcase the sleeping beauty

Sumeer Gul, Tariq Ahmad Shah, Suhail Ahmad, Farzana Gulzar, Taseen Shabir

The study aims to showcase the developmental perspective of “grey literature” and its importance to different sectors of the society. Furthermore, issues, challenges and…

Grey literature management in Iranian medical science libraries

Abbas Doulani, Nasim Ansari, Seyedeh Zahra Mirezati, Mohammad Karim Saberi

The aim of this study is to identify the status of managing gray literature (GL) in medical science libraries in terms of three dimensions, collection development, organization…

A study of grey literature in National Digital Library of India: analyses and trends

Abdul Moid, M. Masoom Raza, Keshwar Jahan

This paper aims to examine the grey literature (GL) in National Digital Library of India (NDLI) with particular reference to synopsis, thesis, report and patent.

A bibliometric study of grey literature (2007-2019)

Avijit Mahala, Gayatri Dwivedi, Manorama Tripathi

The purpose of this paper is to spotlight the research output in the field of grey literature (GL) during the 13-year period between 2007 and 2019 as reflected in the Scopus…

Organisation and management of grey literature in select social science libraries

R.K. Bhatt, Monika Singh, Jyoti Rana, Jatin Kumar

This paper aims to study the organisation and management of grey literature (GL) to select social science libraries. Further, the study is an attempt to make known the types of…